Residential Treatment in Michigan
Residential treatment means living on-site at a treatment facility while you receive care for addiction. At Sanford Behavioral Health, our residential program is based at the Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus in Marne, in the Grand Rapids area of West Michigan. It is our most therapeutically intensive level of care: patients live on campus and attend group, individual, and family therapy while a psychiatrist-led medical team is available around the clock. Residents also receive medical and psychiatric check-ups and take part in wellness activities.
What Is Residential Treatment?
Residential treatment, sometimes called inpatient rehab, is a level of care where a person lives at the facility for the duration of their program rather than traveling in for scheduled sessions. It differs from outpatient care, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP) in one central way: the structure and clinical support are continuous. Our clinicians recommend it for people who cannot safely maintain recovery in their current environment, or whose home setting presents obstacles that make early recovery difficult.
Because residents step away from the triggers of daily life, they can focus fully on treatment. The program addresses the full picture of addiction – withdrawal management, medication monitoring, co-occurring medical and mental health concerns, medication-assisted treatment where appropriate, and the coping skills a person needs to sustain recovery after they leave.
Our Michigan Residential Campus
Location and setting
Our residential program is located at our Grand Rapids-area campus, set on 18 rural acres in Marne, Michigan, just west of downtown Grand Rapids. The setting matters clinically: the campus is quiet and removed from everyday stressors, while still close to the medical institutions, universities, and community life of Greater Grand Rapids. Because women and men experience and recover from addiction differently, Sanford maintains separate residential facilities for each.
Directions
The Sanford West Behavioral Health Campus is at 15146 16th Avenue, Marne, MI 49435, roughly 20 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and accessible from I-96. Families traveling from across Michigan – Lansing, Kalamazoo, Detroit, and the northern communities – reach the campus within a few hours by car.
A Day in Residential Care
Days are structured but not rigid. A typical day combines individual and group therapy, medical or psychiatric check-ins as needed, meals, and wellness activities such as art, movement, yoga, and therapeutic excursions on the surrounding acreage. That mix of clinical work and restorative activity is deliberate – recovery holds better when the day rebuilds routine, not just addresses symptoms.
Conditions We Treat
Residential treatment at Sanford addresses substance use disorders including alcohol, cocaine, benzodiazepine, opioid, and polysubstance addiction. Many of the people we treat also live with a co-occurring mental health condition, and our team is built to treat both at once rather than one after the other. Common co-occurring conditions include:
- Depression and anxiety, which frequently accompany long-term substance use
- Trauma – our clinicians use a trauma-informed approach, including modalities such as Seeking Safety
- Dual diagnosis, where a substance use disorder and a psychiatric condition are treated together on the same campus
For people whose primary concern is a psychiatric condition, our mental health treatment programs provide a parallel path of care.
What Treatment Includes
Residential care at Sanford brings several services together under one roof:
- Medical and detox support. For patients who need it, medically supervised detox is available on-site, so the transition from withdrawal into residential treatment happens without a facility transfer.
- Individual and group therapy led by our master’s-level clinical team.
- Evidence-based modalities including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy, experiential therapy, and emotion-focused family therapy, matched to each patient rather than applied uniformly.
- On-site medical and psychiatric care. A psychiatrist-led medical team is on staff and on-site, which is what allows us to treat higher-acuity patients and manage medical conditions alongside addiction.
Family Program
We encourage family members to participate in our virtual family programs. These programs include evening education courses for family members, intended to do the following:
- Educate family members about the disease of addiction
- Prepare loved ones for what to expect after a family member returns home from treatment
- Connect family members to available resources in the community
A family program is also offered on-site for residential patients and their family members. This program includes weekly multi-family group therapy, individualized family therapy sessions, and a family day that allows our residents to reconnect with loved ones in a safe environment while being supported by our clinical staff.
Who Residential Treatment Is Right For
Residential treatment is the right starting point for adults who need continuous structure, who are managing withdrawal, or whose home environment works against recovery. It is not the only option, and it is not permanent. As patients stabilize, many step down into partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient programs, continuing care at a lower intensity while returning to daily life. Our admissions team helps determine the appropriate level of care during the initial assessment.
Admissions and Getting Started
The admissions process
Getting started begins with a phone call to 616.202.3326. From there, the process is straightforward:
- Confidential assessment – our team asks about the substance use history, any co-occurring conditions, and current medical needs.
- Level-of-care recommendation – we determine whether residential treatment is the right entry point or whether another level fits better.
- Insurance and logistics – we verify benefits and coordinate admission, including detox if it’s needed.
- Arrival – the resident settles in and begins their individualized plan.
Verify your insurance
Cost is a real concern for most families, and it rarely has a simple answer – coverage, benefits, and program length differ from person to person. Sanford works with most insurance providers. You can verify your insurance benefits with no obligation, and our team will walk you through what your plan covers.
Professional and clinical referrals
We work closely with clinicians, therapists, EAPs, and healthcare providers referring patients into residential care. Referring professionals can call our admissions line directly to coordinate a warm handoff, share clinical information securely, and stay informed about their patient’s level of care. If you are a provider referring a patient in Michigan, we make the process direct and responsive.
Why Choose Sanford for Residential Treatment in Michigan
Sanford treats addiction, mental health, and eating disorders on a single campus, which means a patient with more than one diagnosis does not have to move between facilities to get complete care. Our programs are built on evidence-based interventions and delivered by a multidisciplinary team of medical and clinical professionals, led by a psychiatrist on-site. We are a Midwestern program with the resources of a Grand Rapids medical community and the space of an 18-acre campus – a combination few facilities in the state can offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is residential treatment?
Length varies by individual need. Some residents stay a few weeks; others need longer, and some continue into an extended residential program. The clinical team reviews progress continually and adjusts the plan rather than fixing a set date at intake.
Does insurance cover residential treatment?
In most cases, yes, at least in part. Sanford works with most insurance providers, and our team verifies your specific benefits before admission so there are no surprises.
What should I bring?
Our admissions team provides a full checklist during intake. In general, plan for comfortable clothing, any current medications, and personal essentials; the team will tell you what to leave at home.
What's the difference between residential and inpatient rehab?
The terms are used interchangeably by most people. Both mean living on-site during treatment. “Inpatient” sometimes implies a hospital setting, while residential care like Sanford’s takes place in a campus environment designed for recovery rather than acute hospitalization.
How Much Does Treatment Cost?
The cost of addiction treatment is an expense most individuals have never planned or budgeted for, and there are many contributing factors. The question of treatment cost does not have a simple answer; insurance coverage, financial circumstances, and treatment programs are different for each person. Sanford works with most insurance companies to utilize the best possible coverage and benefits.
Talk With Our Admissions Team
If you or someone in your family is considering residential treatment in Michigan, our admissions team can answer your questions, verify your coverage, and help you decide whether it’s the right level of care. Call 616.202.3326 to speak with someone directly, or fill out the form to have our team reach out.
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